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Mediacorp honours the quiet power of Puan Noor Aishah

SINGAPORE: A beloved humanitarian who touched the lives of...

Gov’t scrambles to shield businesses as US tariff shockwaves hit—new taskforce deployed in 3-front strategy

SINGAPORE: The Singapore Economic Resilience Taskforce (SERT) was launched...

Singapore businesses record lowest ransomware attacks in Southeast Asia in 2024

SINGAPORE: Singapore businesses recorded the lowest number of ransomware...

Singaporeans aware of climate risks but worry about higher bills from renewable energy shift: Ipsos study

SINGAPORE: Singaporeans are among the most climate-aware in the...

Business

CIMB commits RM10 billion to power cross-border growth in Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone

MALAYSIA: CIMB Group Holdings Berhad has committed RM10 billion...

‘The work just never ended’: Senior auditor feels ‘burned out’ and helpless as her pleas for assistance are ignored by higher-ups

SINGAPORE: The hustle culture in audit is no secret...

Analysts: Lady Gaga’s Singapore Mayhem Ball concert to bring in 200K visitors and up to S$250M in revenue

SINGAPORE: Lady Gaga’s “Mayhem Ball” concert in Singapore, her...

Johor’s April investment pipeline at RM23B as it targets high-tech and green investments to create better-paying job opportunities

JOHOR BAHRU: Johor reportedly already has RM23 billion (S$6.9...

Singapore Politics

From rejection to redemption: PAP newcomer who once said ‘no’ now vows to shoulder the nation’s burden

SINGAPORE: Ms Jasmin Lau, who recently resigned as deputy...

PAP’s West Coast-Jurong West slate blends fresh blood with battle-hardened vets

SINGAPORE: National Development Minister Desmond Lee said on Sunday...

WP candidate Harpreet Singh’s two nicknames: A tale of ‘Happy’ and ‘Harpoon’

SINGAPORE: Like the other new candidates for The Workers’...

GE2025: Why Red Dot United’s scientists Dr Syed Alwi Ahmad and Dr David Foo could be game-changers in Nee Soon

SINGAPORE: Red Dot United (RDU) has unveiled its slate...

Tag: Lawrence Wong

SM Tharman to run for president, DPM Lawrence Wong to be appointed chairman of MAS and committee in GIC

“We need a strong accounting sector” — Lawrence Wong talks about strengthening Singapore’s position in business & finance

Lawrence Wong says AI will disrupt labour market, but does not ‘believe we will end up with a jobless future’

Residents highlight how rising cost of living has impacted their lives during Red Dot United walkabout

Young people are considering voting for the opposition over PAP due to housing woes — Bloomberg Report

Lawrence Wong: In Singapore, the Prime Minister has to be a real estate agent, so I’m learning and brushing up my skills

‘Is 2023 a GE year?’ — Recent speeches by PM Lee & Lawrence Wong give rise to speculation

“I’m not sure why you call me ‘daddy’, but thanks anyway,” Lawrence Wong tells commenter

“I hope you accept these suggestions” — Netizen counters Lawrence Wong’s alleged statement on “lack of suggestions” for lessening expenses

‘Won’t sellers just push prices up the same amount as the grant?’ — S’poreans on Lawrence Wong’s announcement of HDB housing grants increase for first-time resale buyers